Challenger Elementary
Grand Rapids, MI · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Challenger Elementary is a elementary school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school serves 341 students.
With a DataScore of 53/100 (C), Challenger Elementary performs at the state average for Michigan. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Challenger Elementary has a DataScore of 53/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Challenger Elementary has 341 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
Yes, Challenger Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +34, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Challenger Elementary is part of the Kentwood Public Schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.